Independent guide, not the village siteStaubbach Falls is free to seeUpdated November 2026
Staubbach Falls dropping down the limestone cliff above Lauterbrunnen

Staubbach Falls in Lauterbrunnen

Staubbach Falls drops about 297 m from the cliff right beside Lauterbrunnen village. It is free, needs no ticket and can be seen all year, a 5 to 10 minute walk from the railway station.

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  • Independent guide, not the village website
  • Facts checked against tourism and operator pages
  • Updated November 2026

Photo: PantaRhei, CC BY-SA 4.0

Staubbach Falls is the waterfall you see from the street in Lauterbrunnen, in the Bernese Oberland. A stream comes off a hanging valley and drops roughly 297 m down a limestone wall, turning into spray long before it reaches the valley floor. Goethe visited in 1779, and the falls inspired his poem Gesang der Geister über den Wassern.

The falls are the symbol of the valley, but Lauterbrunnen has 72 waterfalls in total. Most visitors do the same short loop: see Staubbach from the village, walk up the gallery path behind the falls in season, then take the bus to Trümmelbach Falls, the glacier falls inside the mountain.

EasiestBy trainAbout 22 minInterlaken Ost to LauterbrunnenMost visitorsRead guide By carCHF 12 to 18Per 8 hours in the village car parksFlexible dayRead guide On foot from the stationFree5 to 10 minutesEveryoneRead guide

What to read first

Check the day, not the season: the falls are always there, but the gallery path can be shut by ice or weather even inside the summer window. Ask Lauterbrunnen Tourism on +41 33 856 85 68 or at [email protected] if you are travelling near the edge of the season.

Frequently asked questions

Is Staubbach Falls free to visit?

Yes. You can see the falls from the village at any time without a ticket. The tourism listings we read do not mention a fee for the gallery path either, but it is only open in the warmer months.

How high is Staubbach Falls?

About 297 metres, described by Lauterbrunnen Tourism as the highest free-falling waterfall in Switzerland. Some sources round it to 300 m.

How far is Staubbach Falls from Lauterbrunnen station?

It is at the edge of the village, a walk of roughly 5 to 10 minutes on flat paths from the station.

Is this the official Staubbach Falls website?

No. Staubbachfalls.com is an independent travel guide. We are not the village, the tourism board, the railway or any operator.

Plan your visit

Staubbach Falls Staubbach Falls (297 m) is free and visible all year from Lauterbrunnen. Gallery open about May to October. Water flow by month, hours and night lighting. Read guide Gallery path The Staubbach Gallery path leads up to platforms behind the falls, open about May to October. Climb time, what to wear, who it suits and when it closes. Read guide Getting there Staubbach Falls is a 5 to 10 minute walk from Lauterbrunnen station. Train from Interlaken Ost takes about 22 min; from Zurich Airport allow about 2.5 to 3 hours. Read guide Parking Where to park for Staubbach Falls: Parkhaus Lauterbrunnen CHF 18 per 8 hours, church car park CHF 12. Opening hours, spaces and stay limits, checked November 2026. Read guide Trümmelbach Falls Trümmelbach Falls: ten glacier falls inside the mountain, CHF 18 adults, early April to early November. How it compares with free Staubbach Falls and how to get there. Read guide Waterfalls Lauterbrunnen is called the valley of 72 waterfalls. Which ones to see: Staubbach (free, 297 m), Trümmelbach (ticketed) and Mürrenbach, with access and season. Read guide Things to do Things to do in Lauterbrunnen beyond Staubbach Falls: Trümmelbach Falls, valley walks, Wengen trail, Mürren, Jungfraujoch trips and flights over the cliffs. Read guide Tours Day trips and tours to Lauterbrunnen and Staubbach Falls from Zurich and Interlaken: guided coach trips, private drivers, paragliding and the Jungfraujoch. Read guide Hotels Hotels in Lauterbrunnen within walking distance of Staubbach Falls, plus Mürren and Stechelberg. Live prices and map from our booking partner. Read guide Best time Best time for Staubbach Falls: strongest flow in spring and early summer, gallery path about May to October, winter ice. Crowds, weather and Trümmelbach season. Read guide Hiking Walks around Staubbach Falls: the gallery path, the 6.8 km Lauterbrunnen to Wengen trail with waterfall viewpoints and easy valley paths. Times and season. Read guide Photography Best places to photograph Staubbach Falls: village view, gallery, trail viewpoints and the Wengen train. Light, season, shutter speeds and what to bring. Read guide